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DYBC

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(DYBC)
Relay of DWFM Manila
Broadcast areaNorthern Negros Island, parts of Iloilo and Guimaras
Frequency102.3 MHz
BrandingFM Radio 92.3
Programming
LanguageFilipino
FormatContemporary MOR, OPM
NetworkFM Radio Philippines
Ownership
OwnerNation Broadcasting Corporation
OperatorPhilippine Collective Media Corporation
FM Radio 91.1 Bacolod
History
First air date
1977
Call sign meaning
Bacolod City
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
ClassC, D, E
Power5,000 watts
ERP10,000 watts

DYBC (102.3 FM) is a radio station owned by Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation It currently serves as a relay station of FM Radio in Manila. The station's transmitter is located at PLDT Compound, Galo St., Bacolod City.[1][2]

History

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The station began operations in 1977 as MRS 102.3, airing an adult contemporary format. In 1998, after NBC was acquired by PLDT subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, the station rebranded as Jamie @ Rhythms 102.3 (later on shortened as Jamie 102.3) and switched to a Top 40 format. In 2009, it rebranded as WAV FM. On February 21, 2011, months after TV5 took over operations of the stations, it became a relay station of 92.3 Radyo5 in Manila.

In November 4, 2024 and retained relay of DWFM in Manila is part of deal of Nation Broadcasting Corporation and Philippine Collective Media Corporation as Favorite Music Radio brand. This is Second Favorite Music Radio in Bacolod with sister station FM Radio 91.1, except for Cebu and Cagayan De Oro stations.

References

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  1. ^ "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved February 20, 2021
  2. ^ "2020 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2021.